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At Poole College, we take a holistic, hands-on approach to career development, ensuring that students can match their talents and goals with meaningful work in the ever-changing world of business.

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Boost your career and salary with market-driven programs designed with the support that working professionals and recent graduates need.

Poole Business Magazine

Our Spring 2024 digital issue is packed with stories about innovation, engagement and impact across Poole College. Check it out

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Poole College Enhances Entrepreneurship Minor for Students Across NC State

The newly redesigned minor incorporates more core principles and hands-on experiences that non-business students need to develop their own enterprise or contribute at another startup.

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Introducing New Half-Day Professional Leadership Sessions

Led by Poole College faculty and delivered through NC State Executive Education, these new sessions offer high-impact learning in a short time, ideal for busy professionals.

Leaders in Analytics and Entrepreneurship

U.S. News & World Report ranks our business analytics programs among the top 20 nationwide, and Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine rank our entrepreneurship programs No. 1 in the southeast and No. 15 nationally.

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Poole Thought Leadership

As a business school at a Research I and land-grant university, our goal is to put applied research in people’s hands — and use what we know for the good of all. Get the latest trends and predictions stemming from our research and teaching.

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Through our active integration of research, innovation and education, the Poole College of Management drives excellence – in our classrooms and in business and industry. Our emphasis on experiential learning, corporate partnerships, international and honors programs, and research opportunities are designed to enable you to make an immediate impact in the working world.

Undergraduate Programs

Choose to major in accounting, business administration or economics. We focus on providing students with high-impact experiences, including practicum projects and global programs, leading to preparing more career-ready graduates.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Pursue a high-value top-ranked MBA that fits your lifestyle––in person, online or by mixing the two. Our MBA is STEM-designated, accredited by AACSB and has a strong focus on business analytics, innovation and leadership.

Master of Management, Risk and Analytics

Our new market-driven online flexible program equips students to proactively identify emerging risks and strategically position the organization for success.

Master of Management, Marketing Analytics

This fully online program will prepare you for trending job openings – marketing analysts, market research analysts, business analysts and more.

Master of Accounting (MAC)

With a 100% employment rate, our AACSB-accredited on-campus and online programs are designed to prepare you for both the CPA exam and a lifetime career success in accounting. Open to non-accounting majors.

Economics Graduate Program

Partnering with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, we offer the PhD degree as well as two master’s degree options in economics.

Graduate Certificates

Featuring a selective mix of courses, a certificate program is an outstanding way to differentiate yourself in your field.

Executive Education

We teach professionals to lead, drive innovation and leverage analytics via open programs, online offerings and custom-designed solutions.

Global Programs

Prepare to thrive in today’s highly interconnected marketplace by participating in our global learning opportunities.

Living with a Purpose

Terrell Williams wanted to get a Master of Accounting degree and was impressed by Poole’s job-placement rate for graduates. “As soon as I reached out to the MAC program, I got an immediate response,” he says. “It does truly seem like they want the best for their students. It feels like a family. I feel like I belong.”

No. 3
Online Master of Accounting Program

Our career-focused online MAC program is taught by senior accounting faculty who bring real-world expertise and mentor students (University HQ, 2024).

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No. 4
Online MBA for Employability Globally

The NC State Online MBA, recognized for its excellence in employability, is ranked No. 18 overall and No. 4 in employability (QS World University Rankings, 2024).

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Poole College Enhances Entrepreneurship Minor for Students Across NC State

Introducing New Half-Day Professional Leadership Sessions

Leaders in Analytics and Entrepreneurship

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NC State MBA Student Joseph Pinkney Named Among ‘Best and Brightest’ by Poets & Quants

First Poole College MRA Graduates Look to the Future

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Undergraduate Programs

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Master of Management, Risk and Analytics

Master of Management, Marketing Analytics

Master of Accounting (MAC)

Economics Graduate Program

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Executive Education

Global Programs

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Living with a Purpose

No. 3 Online Master of Accounting Program

No. 4 Online MBA for Employability Globally

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